Night Shift Production Lead: Quality & Efficiency

Pilgrim's; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 78,883 - 95,842; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Superintendent - Nights to direct the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to ensure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products.

You will lead shift teams, coordinate with plant functions, and drive continuous improvements while meeting budget and quality targets. Must be willing to work the night shift; the role includes a base salary range and eligibility for bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
• 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations.
• Strong diplomacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
• Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
• Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
• Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
• Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
• Counsels supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiencies.
• Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

Skills

Diplomacy

Communication

USDA knowledge

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Superintendent - Nights to direct the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to ensure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products.

You will lead shift teams, coordinate with plant functions, and drive continuous improvements while meeting budget and quality targets. Must be willing to work the night shift; the role includes a base salary range and eligibility for bonus and benefits.